The slowly rising numbers come after a decade of population declines. But threats including entanglement in fishing gear, ...

The right whale population increased to 384, up from 376 the year prior, according to estimates released by The North ...

Unlike other baleens like the fin whale, humpback, and blue whale, the North Atlantic right whale has been slow to recover.

Scientists at the New England Aquarium have unveiled a new slate of named North Atlantic right whales — a tradition that ...

"Very nerve-racking." Experts issue warning after disturbing string of whale deaths: 'We're all really concerned and alarmed' ...

North Atlantic right whales are said to have received their name because historically, they were the 'right' whales for ...

For critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, the 2024 population count has stirred hope, but scientists say ...

Operators of vessels 65 or longer must maintain speeds of 10 knots or slower through federal seasonal management areas for ...

There are around 380 North Atlantic right whales in existence. Scientists identify them by catalog numbers but some also have ...

The North Atlantic right whale population continues to grow slightly, but advocates say stronger protections are needed for ...

Centuries after these whales were nearly hunted to extinction, the species is getting some good news, but threats still ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the ...